Home / Massachusetts / East Longmeadow
Care One at Redstone
135 Benton Drive, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 · Hampden County · (413) 695-7866
254 certified beds, about 187 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1987
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 225299 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 20, 2025, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Massachusetts average is 6.8, the national average 9.2).
Of 51 health citations since February 2023, 4 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $16,720 in the last three years; the largest was $16,720, and the latest is dated October 22, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.50 hours per resident per day, against 3.86 across Massachusetts and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.27 of those hours.
46.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Massachusetts average 38.2%).
CMS links it to Careone, an affiliated group of 37 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 51 health citations on file.
March 31, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Inspectors wroteBased on records reviewed and interviews, for one of three sampled residents, (Resident #1) who required laboratory work for a urine culture and sensitivity test (test used to identify bacterial infection and determine the most effective antibiotic), the Facility failed to ensure nursing promptly notified the Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner of the abnormal laboratory result, when Resident #1's laboratory results were sent to the facility on [DATE], but the provider was not made aware until 01/28/26, five days later resulting in a delay in treatment.
October 22, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased on records reviewed, interviews, and observations for one of three sampled residents, (Resident #1) who had a known food allergy to onions, the Facility failed to ensure his/her diet was free from allergens, when on 09/15/25, Resident #1 was served a meal that contained onions, Resident #1 consumed some of the meal, developed signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction, and was transferred to the Hospital Emergency Department (ED) for evaluation of anaphylaxis (a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction) where he/she was admitted for further treatment.
August 20, 2025Standard inspection · 7 citations
- D Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure one Resident (#157), out of total sample of 33 residents, was free from the use of physical restraints. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #157's Velcro self-releasing seatbelt was released during supervised activities and failed to evaluate Resident #157's ability to self-release the Velcro seatbelt every shift, restricting his/her ability to move freely when the Resident had a history of attempting to stand up from a seated position.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide nursing services consistent with professional standards of practice for two Residents (#175 and #4) out of a total sample of 33 residents. Specifically, for Resident #175 and Resident #4, the facility failed to reorder the Residents' medications resulting in the facility staff borrowing other Residents' medications to administer the prescribed dosages.
- D Provide appropriate foot care.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that one Resident (#14) received proper treatment and care to maintain mobility and good foot health, out of a total sample of 33 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #14 received timely foot care and treatment in order to prevent potential and actual complications when Resident #14 was identified as being high risk due to a diagnosis of Diabetes, having elongated toenails that were affecting his/her balance and mobility, experiencing discomfort during physical therapy treatments, and received toenail care on 8/15/25, 73 days after the initial identification of need on 6/3/25.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and services related to an indwelling urinary catheter (a thin, flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine outside the body) for three Residents (#1, #2 and #3), out of a total sample of 33 residents. Specifically, the facility failed: 1. For Residents #1 and #3, to ensure staff followed the Physician's orders relative to the Foley (type of indwelling urinary catheter) catheter size, increasing the Resident's risk for indwelling urinary catheter complications; and 2. For Resident #2, to ensure the Resident's Foley catheter was secured with a securement device to reduce friction and movement at the insertion site.
- D Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that one Resident (#95), out of a total sample of 33 residents, had the ability to make choices about their daily preferences. Specifically, for Resident #95, the facility failed to ensure the Resident's preference to receive a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for dinner was honored.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and records reviewed, the facility failed to maintain infection control practices to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to prevent the potential spread of infection on two Units ([NAME] and [NAME]), out of five Units observed. Specifically, on the [NAME] Unit, the facility failed to ensure:1. Staff wore appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when providing incontinence care to a resident who was on contact precautions; [NAME] the [NAME] Unit, the facility failed to ensure:2. Contaminated gloves were disposed of properly and appropriate hand hygiene was performed after removal of contaminated gloves, increasing the potential spread of healthcare-associated infections.
- B Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain a homelike environment for one Resident (#15), out of a total sample of 33 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure timely repair of a cracked second floor bedroom window for Resident #15 when it had been reported to the facility 84 days prior.
June 25, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on records reviewed and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1) who had a diagnosis of Epilepsy (seizures) and had a Physician's Orders for anti-convulsant medications (used to treat seizures), the Facility failed to ensure nursing notified the Provider when he/she did not receive the anti-convulsant medication as ordered.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on records reviewed and interviews, for one of three sampled Residents (Resident #1) who had a diagnosis of Epilepsy (seizures) and had a Physician's Orders for anti-convulsant (used to treat seizures) medications, the Facility failed to ensure they obtained, and Resident #1 was provided the medication as ordered by his/her Provider.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1) who had a diagnosis of Epilepsy (seizures) and had a Physician's Orders for anti-convulsant (used to treat seizures) medications, the Facility failed to ensure the resident was free from significant medication errors when he/she was not administered the medication as prescribed, placing him/her at risk for seizures.
April 3, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on records reviewed and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #3), who had a history of Hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood) and had a Physician's Order for potassium supplements, the Facility failed to ensure nursing notified the Provider when he/she did not receive the supplement as ordered.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on records reviewed and interviews, for one of three sampled residents (Resident #3), who had a history of Hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood) and a Physician's order for Potassium Sodium Sulfate (a supplement that can help maintain a therapeutic potassium level in the body), the facility failed to ensure they obtained and Resident #3 was provided the medication, as ordered by his/her Provider.
June 6, 2024Standard inspection · 14 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and policy review, the facility failed to properly follow sanitation and food handling practices to prevent the risk of foodborne illness in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, the facility failed to: 1. Ensure resident food was prepared and distributed to prevent potential for cross contamination. 2. Ensure beard nets were worn in the food preparation area.
- E Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record and policy review, the facility failed to notify the Physician of a need to alter treatment for two Residents (#130 and #73), out of a total sample of 29 residents. Specifically: 1) For Resident #130, the facility failed to notify the Physician/ Provider timely for an emergency order and/or alternative pain medication when the ordered pain medication was unavailable from the pharmacy to address the Resident's pain. 2) For Resident #73, the facility failed to notify the Provider when the ordered pain medication regimen was determined to be ineffective in managing the Resident's pain.
- E Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record and policy review, the facility failed to provide care in accordance with professional standards of practice for two Residents (#66 and #71), out of a total sample of 29 residents. Specifically, 1. For Resident #66, the facility failed to: a)complete PICC device dressing changes as ordered by the Physician, b)complete external catheter length measurements as ordered, c)notify the Provider timely when changes in external catheter length and arm circumference measurements were identified for a Resident with a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC: a thin, soft tube that is inserted into a vein in the arm, for long-term antibiotics, nutrition, medications, and blood draws. [...]
- E Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record and policy review, the facility failed to provide pain management consistent with professional standards of practice for two Residents (#130 and #72), of two applicable Residents reviewed for pain, out of a total sample of 29 residents. Specifically: 1) For Resident #130, the facility failed to provide pain medication as ordered for severe pain reported by the Resident. The facility also failed to contact the Physician/ Provider for an emergency order and/or alternative pain medication to aid in managing the Resident's pain when the ordered pain medication was unavailable from the pharmacy to be administered. 2) For Resident #73, the facility failed to appropriately monitor the Resident for effectiveness of prescribed pain medication, and notify the Physician/ Provider for evaluation and modification of the pain medication regimen as needed.
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that one Resident (#24) out of a total sample of 29 residents, was afforded the ability to review/sign documents pertaining to his/her medical care. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure that Resident #24, who was identified as his/her own person and was able to make his/her own decisions, was able to review and sign documentation relative to Advanced Directives (life sustaining measures that can be taken when a person's heart stops or they fail to breathe on their own) and ancillary services that could be provided while at the facility.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review, and interview, the facility failed to accurately complete a Level I Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR- screen to determine if a resident had an intellectual or developmental disability (ID or DD) and/or serious mental illness (SMI) and needed further evaluation) for one Resident (#112), out of a total sample of 29 total residents. Specifically, for Resident #112 the facility failed to accurately complete a Level I PASRR indicating that the Resident had a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, and received Behavioral Health Services within the last two years in the community, resulting in a Level II PASRR Evaluation (an evaluation conducted to determine if an individual who screened positive for an SMI or ID/DD requires specialized services) not being completed as required.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that the Resident and/or Resident Representative was provided the right to participate in the care plan process for two Residents (#2 and #122), out of a total sample of 29 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to: 1) For Resident #2, ensure that quarterly care plan meetings were conducted as required. 2) For Resident #122, ensure that an admission and subsequent care plan meetings were conducted as required.
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that an audiology (hearing services) appointment was arranged for one Resident (#10), out of a total sample of 29 residents. Specifically, the facility staff failed to ensure that Resident #10 was provided with audiology services as required, when the Resident voiced a concern about being able to hear adequately.
- D Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that one Resident (#106) out of a total sample of 29 residents received trauma-informed care in accordance with professional standards of practice. Specifically, for Resident #106 who had a history of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD: a mental and behavioral disorder that developed from having experienced a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety), the facility failed to complete an assessment and develop a care plan that included the Resident's identified PTSD triggers (certain stimuli that bring back strong memories from a traumatic event, these can include but are not limited to sounds, smells, physical actions, and thoughts, that can cause an adverse reaction).
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the Consultant Pharmacist recommendations were responded to timely for two Residents (#71 and #58), of five applicable residents reviewed, out of a total sample of 29 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to: 1. For Resident #71, implement two Consultant Pharmacist recommendations directed to Nursing staff when the Resident was prescribed an antipsychotic medication (used to manage psychosis or severe mental condition when thought and emotions are affected and some contact with reality is lost). 2. For Resident #58, implement the Consultant Pharmacist recommendation to clarify the administration orders of a prescribed inhaler.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that one Resident (#73) out of a total sample of 29 residents was free of significant medication errors. Specifically, for Resident #73, the facility failed to ensure two nurses (Nurse #10 and Nurse #9) administered the correct opioid pain medication (a drug class of strong pain medications) as ordered by the Physician on two separate occasions, placing the Resident at risk for sedation (medication induced calm and/or sleepiness) and respiratory depression (slowing of breathing that can include stopping breathing all together).
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure that medications were stored in a sanitary manner on two units (Kensington and [NAME]) out of five units observed. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure that the medication refrigerators on the Kensington Unit and the [NAME] Unit were maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
- D Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure Physician Ordered lab work and diagnostic testing was obtained for one Resident (#2), of five applicable residents reviewed for unnecessary medication review, out of a total sample of 29 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to obtain yearly lab work and diagnostic testing for Resident #2 who was prescribed an antipsychotic medication (used to treat mental disorders) and had a history of breast cancer.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to maintain complete and accurate medical records for one Resident (#30) out of a total sample 29 total residents. Specifically, for Resident #30, the facility failed to maintain accurate and consistent medical records relative to Advanced Directives (written instructions that are provided for medical care and the individual's health care wishes i.e: MOLST [Massachusetts Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatments]).
January 17, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on records reviewed, observations, and interviews, for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who sustained two unwitnessed falls, and was later diagnosed with a C1 cervical fracture which required a cervical collar to be worn at all times, the Facility failed to ensure they maintained a complete and accurate medical record when nursing failed to 1) document scheduled neurological checks following both unwitnessed falls and 2) failed to transcribe the order to wear a cervical collar at all times to prevent a high spinal cord injury, upon discharge from the hospital.
November 6, 2023Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and records reviewed, for 4 of 9 sampled residents (Residents #1, #2, #3 and #4) who resided on a unit that the Facility intended to close for renovations on an undetermined future date, the Facility failed to ensure that prior to discharging Resident #1, #2, #3 and #4 from the Facility, that they were made aware of their right to 30 days notice of intent to discharge, that they had the right to appeal the discharge and should have been permitted to remain in the Facility until the appeal hearing was held.
- E Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and records reviewed for 4 of 9 sampled residents (Residents #1, 2, #3 and #4) the Facility failed to ensure they provided appropriate advanced written Notice of Transfer and Discharge to the Resident and/or Resident's Representative at the time the Facility initiated discharges for Residents #1, #2, #3 and #4, in accordance with the Facility Policy. Findings Include: Review of the Facility Policy titled Transfer or Discharge, Facility-Initiated, dated October 2022, indicated that each resident will be permitted to remain in the Facility and not be transferred or discharged unless: [...]
February 7, 2023Standard inspection · 20 citations
- G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, policy review, and record review, the facility and its staff failed to ensure quality care and services were provided to one Resident (#161) out of a total sample of 37 Residents. Specifically, the facility failed to: A) monitor and notify the Physician of critical lab values consistent with hypernatremia and acute kidney injury resulting in a hospitalization, and B) identify, address and monitor an unplanned, significant weight loss by failing to re-check weights timely, monitor enteral (a liquid form of nutrition delivered into the digestive system) intake consistently, and implement nutritional interventions to prevent further significant weight loss.
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure its staff prevented one Resident (#58), of 10 applicable residents, from developing two pressure injuries/ulcers (injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin), out of a total sample of 37 residents. Specifically, the facility staff failed to: a) accurately assess the Resident's risk for developing pressure injuries while at the facility for post-operative care after spinal surgery, and b) also accurately assess, document and treat the Resident's pressure injuries.
- G Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that staff identified, addressed and monitored significant weight loss of one resident (#82) with unplanned, significant weight loss, out of a sample of 37 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to notify a Physician or Nurse Practitioner of Resident #82's change in condition, recheck weights timely, weigh resident at the frequency ordered by the Physician and implement nutritional interventions to prevent further significant weight loss.
- F Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility and its staff failed to provide: 1) sufficient nursing staff (including Certified Nurse Assistants [CNAs]) for its Residents, and 2) staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to provide nursing and related services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with the facility assessment, for five out of five units observed.
- F Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure its staff conducted regular inspections of all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails, as part of a regular maintenance program to identify areas of possible entrapment on five out of five units.
- E Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure its staff: 1) provided a written Notice of Transfer and Discharge to the Resident and/or Residents Representative at the time of discharge for seven Residents (#17, #79, #160, #77, #133, #143, and #126), and 2) notified a Representative in the Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman when a resident was transferred from the facility for four Residents (#79, #160, #36, and #126), out of a total sample of 37 residents. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled Transfer or Discharge, Facility-Initiated, dated October 2022, indicated the following: -Notice of Transfer is provided to the resident and representative as soon as practicable before the transfer and to the Long-Term care Ombudsman when practicable . 1. [...]
- E Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure its staff provided written notification of the Bed- Hold Policy to the Resident and/or the Resident's Representative for seven Residents (#17, #79, #160, #77, #133, #143, and #126) out of a total sample of 37 residents, who were transferred to the hospital. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled Bed-Holds and Return, dated October 2022, indicated the following: -All residents/representatives are provided written information regarding the facility and state Bed-Hold Policies .at the time of transfer (or, if the transfer was an emergency, within 24 hours). 1. For Resident #17, a written copy of the Bed-Hold Policy at the time of discharge or shortly thereafter was not provided to the Resident and/or the Resident Representative. Resident #17 was admitted to the facility in May 2022. [...]
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure its staff implemented the plan of care for five Resident's (#160, #95, #134, #133 and #143) out of a sample of 37 total residents.
- E Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure its staff provided urinary catheter (a flexible tube inserted into the body to allow urine to flow) care and services relative to: 1) proper positioning of a urinary draining bag to prevent the backflow of urine into the bladder, 2) proper infection control practices for catheter care specifically ensuring catheter bags were kept off the floor to prevent infection, and 3) documented post void residuals (the amount of urine retained in the bladder after a voluntary void) and straight catheter output (the amount of urine that is voided) amounts as ordered by the Physician, for four Residents (#62, #134, #159 and #36), of six applicable residents with urinary catheters, out of a total sample of 37 residents. Findings Include: [...]
- E Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and in-service documentation review, the facility failed to ensure that the nursing staff received the appropriate competencies and skill sets necessary for the care and treatment of residents. Specifically, the facility failed to: 1) Ensure annual competencies were completed and documented for two out of two certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and five out of five licensed nurses whose education records were reviewed.
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that its staff secured the emergency medication kits (E-kits), and that all medications were accounted for, in four out of five medication storage rooms reviewed.
- E Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility and its staff failed to ensure the drug regimen for residents was free of unnecessary psychotropic medications for four Residents (#103 and #92, #141 and #95), out of a total sample of 37 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to: 1) ensure PRN (as needed) orders for the psychotropic medications were limited to 14 days, and a renewal rationale documented for Resident #103, 2) ensure AIMS (Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale) testing was completed and side effects were monitored for the daily use of an antipsychotic medication for Resident #92, and 3) ensure PRN orders for the psychotropic medications including Trazodone were limited to 14 days, and were not renewed without prescriber rationale for the appropriateness of that medication for an extended duration for Residents #141 and #95. [...]
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that its staff provided meals that were palatable, and of appropriate temperatures on four out of four units observed, and ensure policies/procedures were in place for the safe reheating of food and beverage items in three out of the five unit kitchenettes observed.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility and its staff failed to ensure a homelike environment was provided for two Residents (#1 and #36), out of a sample of 37 residents. Specifically, lack of functional window shade and privacy curtains.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that its staff initiated a baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission for two Residents (#77 and #143), out of a sample of 37 residents. Specifically, the facility staff failed to initiate baseline care plans relative to falls for both residents with previous history of falls.
- D Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure its staff developed a discharge plan for one Resident (#17) out of a sample of 37 residents. Findings Include: Review of the facilities job description for a Social Worker indicated the following: -Coordinates discharge planning and assists with developing an organized discharge plan for all residents. Resident #17 was admitted to the facility in May 2022. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident #17 scored a 13 out of 15 on the Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) assessment indicating that he/she was cognitively intact. During an interview on 1/31/23 at 9:52 A.M., Resident #17 said his/her plan was to transfer to another skilled nursing facility but that he/she had not heard any more from the Social Worker regarding the transfer. [...]
- D Provide appropriate foot care.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure its staff provided foot care for one Resident (#36), out of a total sample of 37 residents. Specifically, the facility staff failed to ensure diabetic foot care was provided to maintain good foot health per facility policy and professional standards.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure its staff maintained an environment that remained free of accident and hazards. Specifically, the facility staff failed to: 1) safely maintain unlocked and unattended medication and treatment carts, and 2) appropriately monitor and secure medications, on two (Kensington and [NAME]) of five units.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure its staff stored drugs and biologicals in accordance with their policy and manufacturer recommendations on two out of five units. Specifically, the facility: 1) failed to remove expired medication from the medication cart, 2) failed to properly label medication when opened, and 3) failed to ensure an unopened insulin kit was refrigerated. Review of the policy titled, Storage of Medications, dated [DATE], indicated the following: -Drugs and biologicals used in the facility are stored in locked compartments under proper temperature, light and humidity controls. -Drug containers that have missing, incomplete, improper, or incorrect labels are returned to the pharmacy for proper labeling before storing. [...]
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure its staff provided documented evidence of the ongoing assessment of an Arteriovenous Fistula (AV- connection between artery and vein that is used to provide dialysis) site for one Resident (#17) receiving dialysis (a procedure where a machine filters waste and toxins from the blood when the kidneys are no longer functioning properly), out of a total of 37 sampled residents. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled Hemodialysis Pre and Post Care, revised 3/2010, indicated the following: -Routes of hemodialysis treatments will be monitored for potential complications or infections . -Treatment sites are to be assessed regularly . -Access sites should be inspected for signs and symptoms of inflammation or infections process; bruit and thrills . [...]
Fire safety inspections
14 fire safety citations on file: 2 on August 20, 2025, 9 on June 6, 2024, 3 on February 7, 2023.
Every fire safety citation14 citations
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- D Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- D Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- D List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- D Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- D Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | Fine | $16,720 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.50 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.27 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.19 | 3.48 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.94 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.28 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 46.8% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 60.0% | 42.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.82 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.62 on weekdays and 3.19 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.88 in April to June 2025 to 3.50 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.50 | 0.27 | 3.62 | 3.19 | 1.4% | 0 of 90 | 187 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.75 | 0.38 | 3.89 | 3.40 | 1.7% | 0 of 92 | 173 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.91 | 0.43 | 4.08 | 3.48 | 5.6% | 0 of 92 | 163 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.88 | 0.56 | 4.06 | 3.42 | 6.9% | 0 of 91 | 155 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Massachusetts, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.79 | 0.61 | 3.94 | 3.41 | 5.0% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Massachusetts | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.3 | 16.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 28.4 | 15.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.3 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.5 | 21.4 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 26.2 | 25.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.4 | 11.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: 135 BENTON DRIVE OPERATING COMPANY, LLC. CMS links this home to Careone, a group of 37 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thci of Massachusetts, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 07/01/2003 | |
| Care Realty, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/30/2002 | |
| Des-I 2016 Grat | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/01/2021 | |
| Straus, Daniel | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 07/01/2003 | |
| Baruch, David | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 12/01/2021 | |
| Baruch, David | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/01/2021 | |
| Healthbridge Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2003 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on August 20, 2025: "Provide appropriate foot care."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on August 20, 2025: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on August 20, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on June 25, 2025: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.19 hours per resident per day, below the Massachusetts average of 3.48.
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Common questions
- What is Care One at Redstone's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Care One at Redstone 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Care One at Redstone get at its last inspection?
- 7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 20, 2025. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
- Has Care One at Redstone been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $16,720 in the last three years.
- Does Care One at Redstone accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Care One at Redstone?
- CMS lists 7 owners and managers, and links the home to Careone. Legal business name: 135 BENTON DRIVE OPERATING COMPANY, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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